Development Applications

Development Applications

The following key steps outline the process of submitting a development application (DA) in the Sydney drinking water catchment where all proposed developments need to have a neutral or beneficial effect (NorBE) on water quality.

If you have any questions about the process or your development application, you should contact your local council directly.

Steps to submit a DA

1. Contact your local council to discuss your proposal / development

2. Prepare your development application (DA)

Your DA must include a water cycle management study or equivalent information - this includes details on how your DA will deal with wastewater, stormwater, erosion and sediment control, and other information that will help to assess your DA.

The study must include a statement as to whether the development would have a NorBE. Your DA should also incorporate WaterNSW endorsed management practices.

Tips:

Find out more about the different reports and modelling you need to include with a development application as part of your water cycle management study - view Water Quality Information Requirements for development in the Sydney drinking water catchment in the key documents section of this page.

To help you choose a consultant to prepare the water cycle management study for your development application - view Using a Consultant to Prepare Your Water Cycle Management Study in the key documents section of this page.

This publication explains the development application process in Greater Sydney's drinking water catchments in relation to the Water Cycle Management Study (WCMS) requirements. It provides information on using and choosing a consultant to help you prepare your WCMS.